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Kōjirō Kusanagi
was a Japanese actor. Biography He began acting at the Yoshi Hijikatas theatre Company after dropping out of Nihon University. Kusanagi made his film debut in 1953 in ''Yoake Mae'' directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura. In 1956, he starred in ''Darkness at Noon'', which was based on the true story of an innocent man arrested, tried and executed for a crime he didn't commit. Kusanagi appeared in over 40 films, mostly in supporting roles, in films such as ''Alone on the Pacific'', '' The Sun'', '' Bee Bop High School'', and '' The Man Who Stole the Sun''. Kusanagi died of pneumonia on November 11, 2007, aged 78. Selected filmography Film * ''Darkness at Noon'' ( Mahiru no ankoku) (1956) * '' Kurenai no Kenju'' (1961) - Chen * ''Alone on the Pacific'', also known as ''Alone Across the Pacific'' (1963) * ''Kaerazaru hibi'' (1978) * ''Taiyō o Nusunda Otoko'', also known as ''The Man Who Stole the Sun'' (1979) * '' Onna no Hosomichi: Nureta Kaikyo'' (1980) * ''Tōki Rakujitsu'' (1992) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kita-ku, Tokyo
is a special ward located in Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. The English translation of its Japanese self-designation is City of Kita. The ward was founded on March 15, 1947. As of May 1, 2015, the ward has an estimated population of 340,287, and a population density of 16,510 persons per km2. The total area is 20.61 km2. Districts and neighborhoods ;Akabane-Iwabuchi Area * Akabane * * * * * * * * * * ;Ōji Area * * * * * * * * * * ;Takinogawa Area * * * * * * * * * History The area was a collection of rural villages and towns until the 1880s, when it was connected by rail to central Tokyo ( Oji Station opening in 1883). Parts of the area joined Tokyo City in 1932 as the Ōji (former Ōji and Iwabuchi towns) and Takinogawa (former Takinogawa town) Wards. Kita was officially formed in 1947 by the merger of these wards. Geography The name ''Kita,'' meaning "north," reflects the location among the wards of Tokyo. To its north lie the cities of K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumokiri Nizaemon (TV Series)
is a Japanese television jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast in prime-time in 1995 on Fuji TV. It is based on Shōtarō Ikenami's novel of the same title. It stars Tsutomu Yamazaki. Plot In the Kyōhō period, there was a group of bandits called Kumokiri from the people of Edo. Tokugawa shogunate appoints Abe Shikibu a head post of the Hitsuke Tōzoku Aratamegata to arrest Kumokiri clan. Cast * Tsutomu Yamazaki : Kumokiri Nizaemon * Renji Ishibashi : Kinezumi no Kichigorō * Atsuo Nakamura : Abe Shikibu * Tetsurō Tamba : Tsuji Kuranosuke * Hirotarō Honda : Kumagorō * Naomasa Musaka : Tominoichi * Takehiko Ono : Fukuemon * Kōjirō Kusanagi : Echigoya Zenemon * Kimiko Ikegami : Nanabake no Ochiyo * Ken Nishida : Yamada * Sei Hiraizumi : Okada * Shigeru Kōyama : Matsuya Denbei Other adaptation * ''Bandits vs. Samurai Squadron is a 1978 Japanese film directed by Hideo Gosha. Based on the novel ''Kumokiri Nizaemon'' written by Shōtarō Ikenami. Cast *Tatsuya Na ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oda Nobukatsu
was a Japanese samurai of the Azuchi–Momoyama period. He was the second son of Oda Nobunaga. He survived the decline of the Oda clan from political prominence, becoming a ''daimyō'' in the early Edo period. Though often described as an incompetent general, Nobukatsu was a skilled warrior. In the battle of Komaki and Nagakute, he used a 13th-century ''tachi'' of the Fukuoka Ichimonji school, to slay a samurai known as Okada Sukesaburō, therefore the blade was known as "Okada-giri Yoshifusa", now a national treasure. Biography In 1570, Nobukatsu became an adopted heir of the Kitabatake clan and married a daughter of the former lord of Kitabatake, Tomonori. The true nature of this marriage was a condition of truce forced by the Oda clan to the Kitabatake clan. In 1575, Nobukatsu officially became the head of the family. The next year, he killed his father-in-law, imprisoned the previous lord, who was his father by adoption, and completely took over the Kitabatake clan. In ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanada Taiheiki
is a Japanese television jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast on NHK in 1985–1986. It is based on Shōtarō Ikenami's novel Sanada Taiheiki. The drama focuses on the history of the Sanada clan during the late Sengoku period. The complete DVD box is available. Plot In 1582, Oda and Tokugawa allied forces started an invasion of Takeda`s Kai Province. so Takeda clan was in danger of extinction. Sanada Masayuki advised Takeda Katsuyori to abandon Kai Province and flee towards Masayuki`s Iwabitsu Castle. Katsuyori accepted his suggestion once but he changed his mind and tried to flee towards Oyamada Nobushige`s Iwadono Castle but was betrayed by Oyamada Nobushige and killed himself at Tenmokuzan. Lost the lord, the Sanada clan_unexpectedly_became_a_small_daimyo.html" ;"title="DF 56 of 80/nowiki>">DF 56 of 80">("Sa ... unexpectedly became a small daimyo">DF 56 of 80/nowiki>">DF 56 of 80">("Sa ... unexpectedly became a small daimyo. The Sanada clan seeks the way to survive. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tokyo Megure Keishi
is a Japanese detective television drama series broadcast on TV Asahi, produced by Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, Asahi Broadcasting (:ja:朝日放送テレビ, ABC TV) and :ja:テレパック, Telepack. It is the fifth drama co-produced by TV Asahi. It aired from April 14, 1978 to September 29, 1978. It was broadcast in one-hour episodes from 9 PM to 10 PM on Friday nights, for a total of 25 episodes. Synopsis The series is based on Georges Simenon's Jules Maigret; it is a detective drama series in genre. Although based on Maigret's stories, the setting of this drama is actually in Japan. Kinya Aikawa, chiefly known for his voice roles, plays Megure, a Japanese-born version of Maigret. Reception The series was praised by Georges Simenon himself, who especially praised Sato Tomomi, Tomomi Sato's portrayal of "Madame Maigret", stating that she was the best "Madame Maigret" he had ever seen, even including those from French adaptations. Cast * Kinya Aikawa as Megure * Sato Tomomi, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naruto Hichō (1977 TV Series)
is a Japanese jidaigeki or period drama that was broadcast in prime-time in 1977 to 1978. It is based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel Naruto Hichō. The lead star is Masakazu Tamura. Norizuki is an Oniwaban of Tokugawa Shogunate. He goes to Awa Province to investigate a conspiracy in the Tokushima Han. There was a remake broadcast in 2018. Cast * Masakazu Tamura as Norizuki Gennojō * Kyoko Mitsubayashi as Otsuna * Mieko Harada as Chie * Kō Nishimura as Yoami * Hideo Takamatsu as Tendō Ikkaku * Takashi Yamaguchi as Hiraga Gennai * Asami Kobayashi as Oyone * Takeshi Kusaka as Zeami * Reo Morimoto as Mankichi * Shinjirō Ehara Magobei * Ichirō Arishima as Monji no Tora * Takuzō Kakuno * Kōjirō Kusanagi was a Japanese actor. Biography He began acting at the Yoshi Hijikatas theatre Company after dropping out of Nihon University. Kusanagi made his film debut in 1953 in ''Yoake Mae'' directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura. In 1956, he starred in ''Dar ... as Togashi * Seiji Matsuyam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ultraman Taro
''Ultraman'', also known as the , is the collective name for all media produced by Tsuburaya Productions featuring Ultraman (character), Ultraman, his many brethren, and the myriad monsters. Debuting with ''Ultra Q'' and then ''Ultraman (1966 TV series), Ultraman'' in 1966, the series is one of the most prominent ''tokusatsu'' superhero genre productions from Japan, along with the Toei Company, Toei-produced series ''Kamen Rider'', ''Super Sentai'' and the ''Metal Hero Series, Metal Heroes''. The series is also one of the most well-known examples of the ''kaiju'' genre, along with Toho's ''Godzilla'' series and Daiei Film's ''Gamera'' series. However, the series also falls into the Kyodai Hero, ''Kyodai'' Hero subgenre of ''tokusatsu'', a subgenre it also helped popularise. In Japan, the Ultraman brand generated in merchandising revenue from 1966 to 1987, equivalent to more than adjusted for inflation. Ultraman was the world's third top-selling licensed character in the 1980s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hana No Ran
was the 33rd Taiga drama to be broadcast on the NHK network in Japan. It premiered on 3 April 1994 and its finale aired on 25 December of the same year. Plot The story takes place during the Muromachi period of Japan, in the midst of the Ōnin War. The main character in the series is Hino Tomiko, a historical figure with a bad reputation because of her actions to rebuild Kyoto after the Ōnin War. Cast ;Hino and Ashikaga *Hino Tomiko: Yoshiko Mita **Young Tomiko: Takako Matsu *Ashikaga Yoshimasa: Ichikawa Danjūrō XII **Young Yoshimasa: Ichikawa Shinnosuke VII *Hino Shigeko: Machiko Kyō *Hino Katsumitsu: Masao Kusakari *Hino Mitsuko: Yoshie Taira *Ashikaga Yoshimi: Shirō Sano *Takao Osawa: Ashikaga Yoshiki ;Hosokawa *Hosokawa Katsumoto: Nomura Mansai ;Yamana *Yamana Sōzen: Yorozuya Kinnosuke ;Imperial Court *Emperor Go-Hanazono: Shun Ōide *Ichijō Kaneyoshi: Taketoshi Naito *Nijō Mochimichi: Yū Fujiki ;Others *Junkichi Orimoto: Zenami * Ōuchi Masahiro: Hiroshi Fu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oretachi Wa Tenshi Da!
is an action and comedy Japanese TV series starring Masaya Oki which was originally broadcast on Nippon TV in 1979. The show won great popularity in its time. It is noted for the ad-libbing and jokes by the cast and staff. Plot Masato Asō was a detective of Nizuma police station but he was forced to resign. He sets up office in a building in Aoyama as a private detective. Asō solves various incidents taking advantage of his former profession. He is always trying to get a lot of money even with nearly illegal ways through works from clients. But eventually, it always ends up not working. Each of Asō private detective office's members has their own profession, but helps Aso's investigation as a part-time job.沖雅也in太陽にほえろ! p.96-99 They have unique nicknames. Cast Asō's private detective office members * Masaya Oki as Masato Asō (Cap) * Yumi Takigawa as Youko Fujinami (You), a secretary of Asō * Kyōhei Shibata as Shōzō Irie (Darts) * Masaki Kanda a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kusa Moeru
is a 1979 Japanese television series. It is the 17th NHK taiga drama. Story Kusa Moeru deals with the Kamakura period. Based on Michiko Nagai's novels "Hojo Masako" and "Enkan". The story chronicles the life of Hōjō Masako. Cast Minamoto no Yoritomo's family *Kōji Ishizaka as Minamoto no Yoritomo, the first shōgun of the Kamakura shogunate **Yōji Matsuda as young Yoritomo *Shima Iwashita as Hōjō Masako * Tomiyuki Kunihiro as Minamoto no Yoshitsune *Hiromi Go as Minamoto no Yoriie, the second shōgun **Shingo Tsurumi as young Yoriie *Saburō Shinoda as Minamoto no Sanetomo, the third shōgun **Taiki Matsuno as young Sanetomo * Kimiko Ikegami as Ōhime Minamoto no Yoritomo's vassels *Shinjirō Ehara as Kajiwara Kagetoki *Tetsuya Takeda as Adachi Morinaga *Shōhei Hino as Adachi Kagemori *Kei Sato as Hiki Yoshikazu *Hiroshi Fujioka as Miura Yoshimura *Toshio Shiba as Miura Taneyoshi *Masaki Kyomoto as Komawaka-maru (later known as Miura Mitsumura) *Shin Kishida as Ōe n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Katsu Kaishū (TV Series)
is a 1974 Japanese television series. It is the 12th NHK taiga drama. Tetsuya Watari was forced to step down from the role of Katsu Kaishū because of his illness so he appeared in only the first 9 episodes. Story Katsu Kaishū deals with end of the Edo period. Based on Kan Shimozawa's novels "Katsu Kaishū ". The story chronicles the life of Katsu Kaishū. Cast * Tetsuya Watari (ep.1-9) / Hiroki Matsukata (ep.10-) as Katsu Kaishū * Onoe Shoroku II : Katsu Kokichi * Reiko Ohara * Yoshiko Kuga : Katsu Nobu * Mitsuko Oka : Katsu Tami * Akiko Nishina : Ito * Naoko Otani : Jun * Rokkō Toura as Takano Chōei * Hiroshi Fujioka as Sakamoto Ryoma * Renji Ishibashi : Yoshida Shōin * Tōru Emori : Sugi * Joe Shishido as Yamaoka Tesshū * Masahiko Tsugawa as Tokugawa Yoshinobu * Katsumasa Uchida : Imuda Shōhei * Asao Sano as Tetsugoro * Takeo Chii : Iwajiro * Ysohiko Kayama : Fude * Hideko Yoshida : Oshino * Etsuko Ichihara : Otose * Daisuke Katō : Shinmon Tatsugoro * Daijiro Ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
